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Post by Marcela Arenas on Nov 20, 2016 17:51:21 GMT -8
How do professionals get to know the children and families in their care / program?
Constant interactions with parents and family members is probably the most important way to get to know the parents and the needs of the children. The children are usually in the care facility for most of the day, however it is important to get some individual time with each one of them. Asking the kids about their day and the things they like to do might help to get to know them. The same would work with the parents that come in. It is important to build relationships that are meaningful and respectful with the parents of each child. Like most things, communication and good listening skills are helpful to any successful relationship.
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Post by Mags on Nov 23, 2016 1:39:40 GMT -8
I firmly believe the best way to get to know your families is through constant communication. You should familiarize yourself with the families likes or dislikes. Hobbies and games played at home or have the family fill out a form answering questions about their child's favorite games and hobbies. Communicating with each parent at drop off and pick up and letting them know how their child's day was. Getting feedback from the parents about anything they would like you to change or incorporate.
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Post by Irina Negrean on Dec 11, 2016 21:35:38 GMT -8
i would say the best way would be thru genuine curiosity and open lines of communication. From personal experience I can say that simply being interested and asking questions is often enough to open the gates to their world. Which in turn helps you better understand and educate that child. Another great way would be by creative activities that allow them to introduce various aspects of their upbringing
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Post by ellin on Dec 14, 2016 18:53:41 GMT -8
by spending 1 on 1 time talking to the child and learning about them, also talking to the parents and building trust.
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Post by jennifer on Dec 15, 2016 12:41:13 GMT -8
I think they get to know them by learning what the kids like and what the parents do in their spare time to have fun with the kids. and I think also asking the kids what are some of their hobbies they like and what music and just trying to get to know the kids and the things they like.
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Post by Shelby on Dec 18, 2016 14:34:30 GMT -8
With both parents and children, the key to getting to know them is through constant communication and interaction. With parents this may be just asking questions about what they do for a living and what are their hobbies. This also applies to the children, but it is also important to play with them and creating activities for them to do that involve you spending time with them where you talk and listen to what they have to say.
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Post by Melissa on Dec 26, 2016 19:36:59 GMT -8
The best ways for professionals to get to know the children and families in their program are through communication and respect. If there is good communication from the start, student to adult and adult to families, then the student and their family could be more open to letting the people running the program get to know them and their child really well. Depending on the program, it might be appropriate to send home a "Get to Know You" packet for the student to fill out with their family. In the day-to-day activities, it is important to make sure the student and their family knows that you truly do care about what happens with them and their child. If a child does not feel like they are being listened to and respected, they will quickly shut down. Sometimes, gaining a student's trust is as simple as playing a game with them and talking about their day.
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Post by Paul on Jan 1, 2017 18:33:19 GMT -8
Professionals can get to know the families and children in their care best by interacting with them. Understanding the students family life is a large key to getting to know them.
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Post by Taylar on Jan 8, 2017 18:08:42 GMT -8
I have found the best way to get to know families and children is to spend some time out of each day to have conversations with my parents and let them know that they can communicate with me about anything. I also take the time to ask the kids what their favorite things are, or what they like.
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